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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after COVID-19 Intensive Care admission
Journal Contribution - Journal Article
Subtitle:Characteristics and Perspectives
An increase of psychopathology such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is described in patients affected with COVID-19 that stayed at an intensive care unit (ICU). However, data on follow-up and on impact of contextual factors are limited. In a single-center, observational study, PTSD symptomatology was prevalent among 38% of participants (n=8), persisting in clinical PTSD in 2 participants after one year. In patients with initial PTSD symptoms, scores on depression, anxiety and insomnia scales were significantly higher. A higher mental burden due to avoidance of contact and a reduced quality of life was also retained in patients with PTSD symptoms.
Journal: Psychiatr. Danub.
ISSN: 0353-5053
Issue: 3
Volume: 34
Pages: 602-605
Publication year:2022
Keywords:Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, COVID-19, Intensive Care admission
Accessibility:Open